Pamper Your Body While Keeping Your Intellect Sharp

The human brain weighs approximately three pounds and contains more than 100 billion neurons connected by synapses. The interesting thing about the brain is that when these connections are used infrequently (or not at all), the brain eliminates them to focus on the ones that are used more. Natural wellness techniques are sought after, particularly those that relax one’s body like herbal teas and coffees, as well as mental and physical activity, to keep these synapses functioning at an optimal level and boost brain performance.

Source - Public Domain Pictures

If you struggle with anxiety that you feel is pulling you back from being as sharp as you can be, you can turn to herbal remedies to help this. For example, Kratom, perhaps purchased from a company like Kona Kratom, is a popular option for those wanting to calm their anxiety symptoms. By using products like this, you can deal with the negative feelings you might be having in a positive way, with the aim of becoming more focused. 

There are many methods to induce relaxation and sharpen our intellects as a result. First, you have to nurture your body. Many athletes swear by eating healthy in order to perform at their highest level. Herbal teas can aid in relaxing the body and promote uninterrupted sleep, which maximizes your full mental potential. In addition to taking supplements for the body, playing puzzles, mental and tactical games, and chess can help increase memory, logic, and focus; thus, keeping your intellects sharp. Successful athletes can teach us how to maintain focus and regain this focus when their concentration is lost during a competition.

Studies show that a cup of tea can make your brain come alive in just 30 minutes. Black or green tea noticeably increases neurological activity with antioxidants known as flavonoids. Flavonoids are already being credited with reducing clogging of the arteries and promoting blood vessel function. Because of this, cognitive function improves significantly.

Image Source - Pexels

There are many herbs like Gotu Kola (Centella Asiatica) and ginseng that aid in keeping the mind sharp. Gotu Kola is an ayurvedic herb that regulates dopamine. Dopamine is the brain chemical that helps protect brain cells from harmful free radicals, boosts pleasurable feelings, and improves focus and memory. Not only do the right herbs enhance memory, but they can also have the “side effects” of staving off major issues like cancer and anxiety.

It is known that the presence of the stress hormone cortisol hampers memory. Tulsi tea, made of an Indian herb called holy basil, can help reduce overproduction of cortisol.

Chamomile is also well-known for its calming and sedative effect. When phytochemicals in chamomile such as chrysin bind to gamma-Aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors, which is an amino acid that acts as a neurotransmitter in the central nervous system, they inhibit nerve transmission in the brain, producing an overall calming effect. Taken half an hour to 45 minutes before bedtime makes this the perfect tea for rebooting the brain and waking up the next morning sharper and ready to take on the day.

Mint tea also has many well-known benefits, but a lesser known one is that it makes you feel awake and focused. The antibacterial lemon balm, a member of the mint genera is considered by many to be calming, being a tea that helps relieve anxiety and insomnia in addition to improving memory. 

Tea is the most consumed beverage in the world besides water, and for good reason. With benefits for both the mind and the body, it is no wonder 80 per cent of Britons are tea drinkers, downing 165 million cups every day, and 158 million Americans are daily tea drinkers. So, do your brain a favour and have a cup today if you haven’t already done so.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise - you can learn more on my Disclaimer page.